Definition of 他力本願 (たりきほんがん)

たりきほんがん

他力本願

たりきほんがん

tarikihongan

noun
1.
salvation by faith in Amitabha(yojijukugo, Buddhist term)
See also:阿弥陀
2.
relying on others, depending on others(yojijukugo)
Related Kanji
他 other, another, the others
力 power, strength, strong, strain, bear up, exert
本 book, present, main, origin, true, real, counter for long cylindrical things
願 petition, request, vow, wish, hope
Example sentences(showing 2 results)

たりきほんがん
他力本願
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よなか
世の中
You're overly reliant on people. You'll never make it in the world that way

You shouldn't rely on others. It's important to want to help yourself